# BlueScope vs BAPI BLE Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: BAPI BLE Scanner at 5.0 against BlueScope's 3.3. BAPI BLE Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). BlueScope's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlueScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BAPI BLE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

BAPI BLE Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlueScope has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlueScope | BAPI BLE Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluescope/id1530096924/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bapi-ble-scanner/id6474557847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malaud LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518277130) | [Building Automation Products, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442208652) |

## What reviewers say

### BlueScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluescope/id1530096924)

Locate lost Bluetooth devices with advanced tracking and signal measurement. This app prioritizes privacy with no ads or data collection, offering features like smart device identification and lost & found notifications.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby Bluetooth devices, Find lost devices quickly, Accurate signal and distance measurements, Privacy and security focused, Manage personal Bluetooth device list, Lost & Found notifications, Play sound on supported devices

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### BAPI BLE Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bapi-ble-scanner/id6474557847)

This app scans for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices and displays their signal strength (RSSI). It helps determine the reliability of wireless sensor systems in a given environment before installation.

**Highlights:** Scans for BLE devices, Displays RSSI signal strength, Site verification for wireless sensors, Filter for BAPI wireless devices, Helps determine sensor/gateway placement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlueScope free?

BlueScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BAPI BLE Scanner free?

BAPI BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlueScope or BAPI BLE Scanner?

BAPI BLE Scanner is rated higher. BlueScope averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BAPI BLE Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BlueScope or BAPI BLE Scanner have ads?

Neither BlueScope nor BAPI BLE Scanner shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*